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There are several ways to measure and control tension; as we discovered in the last installment of this series (see the February 2007 issue at motionsystemdesign.com) load cells are the most accurate.

How they work Load cells employ strain gages, LVDTs (linear variable differential transformers) or other electromechanical sensing devices. Consider a strain-gage cartridge-style transducer. The ...